2001 Lotus Exige vs. 1975 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1975 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1975 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Skoda 110 L weights approximately 25 kg more than 2001 Lotus Exige.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Skoda 110 L. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotus Exige | 1975 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Lotus | Skoda |
| Model | Exige | 110 L |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 31 L |
